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The Doctor in Education (EdD) degree in educational leadership is designed to prepare administrators for senior level leadership positions in public schools or in higher education. This advanced level of preparation fosters the development of skills and abilities for individuals to resolve educational issues and problems.

Admission Procedures

To apply to a degree program, applicants should:

Complete the degree application at www.ecu.edu/gradschool/
If you have any questions or problems, please contact:
The Graduate School
East Carolina University
131 Ragsdale
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Telephone: 252-328-6012

Take the GRE or MAT if the scores are more than five years old. These tests can be taken at the Testing Center, East Carolina University, D-102 Brewster, Greenville, NC 27858-4353 (telephone: 252-328-6811). Official score must accompany packet in order for it to be considered complete.

Have transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work sent to the Graduate School as specified in the application.

Admission Resources

Additional Requirements (please send to the Graduate School):

EdD- must have a writing sample, copy of Level I administration and/or supervision license, and a current resume.

Once the application file is completed and received by the department, the faculty review all materials and make a recommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School notifies all applicants as to whether the application has been accepted or rejected.

Please note that the number of applications from qualified individuals generally exceed the number of spaces available for new students; therefore, meeting the guidelines listed does not guarantee admission into a program.

A minimum of 60-semester hours beyond a master's degree is required. Requirements include a research-based dissertation completed under the direction of an appropriate faculty member, as well as a supervised internship experience.

In addition, it is desirable for all candidates for the EdD program to have a minimum of three years of successful leadership experience. The EdD program is delivered via face-to-face evening class sessions utilizing some online components.